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Hi,

I'm new here and already have a question.
Has anyone ever tried one of this techno braces for foot drop? If so, what do you like about it

Swede-O Step-Smart Foot Drop Brace
it costs 200$ for each foot

http://www.medsupports.com/swedeo-step- ... ation.aspx

thank you for your answers

have a nice day

abeille wrote:Hi,

I'm new here and already have a question.
Has anyone ever tried one of this techno braces for foot drop? If so, what do you like about it

Swede-O Step-Smart Foot Drop Brace
it costs 200$ for each foot

http://www.medsupports.com/swedeo-step- ... ation.aspx

thank you for your answers

have a nice day

Welcome to ThisIsMS, abeille.

Sorry, I have not tried this foot drop brace product. I do recall YEARS ago an article said that people with MS could walk better in Swedish clogs – I wore Swedish clogs for years, but don't think it made any difference.

abeille:

I haven't seen that, but it makes sense if your plantarflexion is >> than your dorsiflexion strength. The price is reasonable too.

I've had some good experiences with the bioness device:

http://www.bioness.com/Dvd.php?gclid=CJ ... fgodl4oApg

This has the theoretical advantage of potentially rehabing the anterior tibials as well. I've spoken with some people who find it uncomfortable

You may want to look into the hip flexion assist device if you also have iliopsoas weakness

http://www.beckerortho.com/AffiliatedCo ... mhfad.html

It's awkward, but it works